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RollingVista · 03-24-2014, 09:58 PM

Hey everyone,

Good to be here! This looks like a great community, and my wife and I are eager to get acquainted.

We are on the cusp of jumping in head first and becoming full timers for a one year commitment (at least).

We're doing as much research as possible, but we still have a lot of questions.

Currently we're debating between a used class C and using our Kia Soul as a toad, or selling our two cars and buying a truck and a decent sized travel trailer (non fifth wheel). Right now I'm leaning towards the class C for its conveniences and added storage space, but if I were to post this 10 minutes from now I may say something different.

Another option would be a used, less expensive class A, but I imagine we could get a better class C for the same money as a lesser class A.

Must haves are a U-shaped dinette, oven, and at least one slide out.

Living with less is something we know we can do. We have a lot of stuff we don't need and don't use. As Tyler Durden says, "The things you own end up owning you".

Thanks for reading, and I hope to be a contributing part of the community soon!

HHg · 03-24-2014, 10:11 PM

Welcome to iRV2 and we are glad you joined us. Good luck with your choices and wish you the best while full-timing.

Hhg

becks · 03-24-2014, 10:23 PM

Give some thought to a Class A coach. More carrying capacity and more cargo capacity. Little price difference between class A or C.

**JohnRR** · 03-24-2014, 10:27 PM

Good luck with your search and future travel plans.

Ruddog · 03-24-2014, 10:27 PM

Welcome!! I am a newbie too and went with the class A for space and comfort going down the road. Enjoy!!

Medico · 03-25-2014, 04:47 AM

Welcome and glad to meet you!

Look through some others of the forums. This question has been posted many times with a lot of discussion on the subject.

Dodgey · 03-25-2014, 05:07 AM

Hi

We're a year and 3 months fulltiming now, and loving it, and we'd definitely recommend A class, more space, more storage inside and out and better views, you just can't beat the A class windshield.

Good luck with your plans

homeless · 03-25-2014, 05:10 AM

howdy

bdickson · 03-25-2014, 05:25 AM

Chiefbvfd · 03-25-2014, 05:29 AM

Welcome...

Steve Ownby · 03-25-2014, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollingVista

Hey everyone, Good to be here! This looks like a great community, and my wife and I are eager to get acquainted. We are on the cusp of jumping in head first and becoming full timers for a one year commitment (at least). We're doing as much research as possible, but we still have a lot of questions. Currently we're debating between a used class C and using our Kia Soul as a toad, or selling our two cars and buying a truck and a decent sized travel trailer (non fifth wheel). Right now I'm leaning towards the class C for its conveniences and added storage space, but if I were to post this 10 minutes from now I may say something different. Another option would be a used, less expensive class A, but I imagine we could get a better class C for the same money as a lesser class A. Must haves are a U-shaped dinette, oven, and at least one slide out. Living with less is something we know we can do. We have a lot of stuff we don't need and don't use. As Tyler Durden says, "The things you own end up owning you". Thanks for reading, and I hope to be a contributing part of the community soon!

The answer is, there is no best answer. It's hard to tell from the way you present your full timing. Is that, most likely, a year or two time out or is it a year or two to test the life style for a more lengthy time?

Tom3205 · 03-25-2014, 08:02 AM

Are you new to the IRV2 forum, or are you new to "RVING". ?? If new to RVING, then jumping in head first will take a lot of research.[ and intestinal fortitude],... This IRV2 forum will help in making decisions. Good luck, don't let a few mistakes disappoint you. You will have to test drive both class A & C, just to see how they "fit". And, of coarse, how to back a trailer into a "spot". Which ever is comfortable, feels best, gives you confidence, will help you decide ..